The former professional football player, warren Sapp, played college ball and was defensive tackle in the NFL for thirteen years. He began playing with the Hurricanes, at University of Miami. He was an All-American who was drafted by Tampa Bay, where he spent nine seasons.
He holds awards and record sacks and other statistic firsts. He owned 215 pair of Air Jordon, some of which he sold on eBay. Facing a bankruptcy, his fabulous mansion... »

Concentrating the economy’s analysis on the housing market fundamentals are a bright ray of hope in a morass of slow recovery. True, the improvement is not as rapid as economists would wish. But, it is increasing faster than employment and other areas, for example.
Homes for sale are being listed at higher prices. As sales increase, jobs in the construction industry increase along with them. As the pool of existing homes is depleted, builders can... »

Obama’s housing plan was the most prominent item on his agenda during his weekly address. He will be traveling to Nevada, which has been called ground zero for the housing crisis still plaguing the country. He is urging Congress to approve a plan presented last February to help those he calls responsible homeowners. They would be offered a lower rate that would save $3,000 per year.
As President Obama works to drum up more support... »

U.S. builders spent more money to put up private residences in August. Conversely, less was spent on commercial real estate and public government projects. All construction saw a decrease in August of 0.7 percent as compared to July. The decline followed one in July as compared to June. Therefore, in spite of housing construction increasing its spending, the totality of construction projects decreased in spending.
Construction spending showed an annual rate of $834.4 billion, when... »

The news mongers have been putting a lot of effort into convincing republican candidate, Mitt Romney, to release his 2011 tax returns. As reporters and the public focused on tax returns, Romney was busy formulating a plan for the reformation of the U.S. housing market. Romney’s housing policy provided a distraction for both reporters and the public.
His plans for the housing market included significant changes in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two entities that... »

Concentrating the economy’s analysis on the housing market fundamentals are a bright ray of hope in a morass of slow recovery. True, the improvement is not as rapid as economists would wish. But, it is increasing faster than employment and other areas, for example.
Homes for sale are being listed at higher prices. As sales increase, jobs in the construction industry increase along with them. As the pool of existing homes is depleted, builders can... »

You may say jobs first and housing second. The truth is they are closely intertwined. When more people are working, more potential homeowners will be approved for mortgages. Conversely, when more people are approved for mortgages, more existing homes will be sold and more real estate agents will be working. Therefore, the presidential candidates & housing plans they propose must be clearly outlined.
President Obama and Mr. Romney will you please step up to the... »

Small towns with large markets are usually bedroom communities. Advantages to living there are good public schools and short commuting time. These are places where prosperous people want move into a home of their own and put their children in a good school in a good location.
These markets are soaring now, but have they returned to the levels that existed prior to the housing crisis? Experts opine they are moving towards those levels, but,... »

Many factors have contributed to the current growth in real estate. Among them are rising investments, success offshore and outsourced and stable economic growth. According to a leading consultant in the field of real estate, David Leechiu, the market for expensive residences and office space will continue through 2012. Properties in Manila are seeing the development of office and residential high-rise buildings.
Reports on CNBC classified the Philippines at the top position in countries expected... »

Why is it that when other markets are still slow, we see the Housing market outpacing economy in other areas? It is a shining star in the U.S. The remainder of the economy moves at a snail’s pace in comparison to the real estate market. New and pre-owned houses may be below the norm, but they are the most promising data in the news.
Manufacturing, on the other hand is at a standstill. The question... »

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